Course Descriptions

Description: Survey of the historical development of the
visual arts from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages, with an
emphasis on architecture and sculpture. Themes include the
inception of methods and techniques of art, the evolution of
architectural principles, how religious philosophies and social and
political systems are reflected in art, and the emergence of
humanism. Transfer: CSU: C1, UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: Survey of the historical development of the
visual arts from the late Middle Ages to the 17th century. Themes
include the rise of Renaissance humanism, comparison of the
emergence of important art centers in Italy and Flanders,
patronage, the role of the artist in society, development of new
techniques, and the impact of the Protestant Reformation and
Catholic Counter-Reformation on the form and content of art.
Transfer: CSU: C1, UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: Survey of the historical development of the
visual arts from the 1700 to 1900, with an emphasis on the
Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the industrial, political,
and technological revolutions of the 19th century, and their
influence on art. Focus is on Romanticism, the rise of the
avant-garde, the importance of Paris as a center of art, the
emergence of Impressionism, and the art of England and America.
Transfer: CSU: C1, UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: Survey of major styles in western art from
1888 to 1999, Post-Impressionism to Post-Modernism. How art forms
reflect the complexity and diversity of the modern world. Topics
include the changing role of the artist in society, the impact of
world events and technology on the arts, and art criticism.
Transfer: CSU: C1, UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: An introduction to some of the major
monuments and themes of the visual arts of Asia and the Near East,
this course explores the connection between great works of art and
the societies, values and ideals that stimulated their creation.
Transfer: CSU: C1, UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: A cultural and historic survey of the art
and architecture of Paris: the Gallo-Roman settlement, Medieval
Paris, the Renaissance and Baroque periods, revolutionary and
Napoleonic Paris, the Second Empire and the Fin-de-Siècle,
and modern Paris. This course includes a discussion of the historic
figures, the social and political movements, and the artists who
shaped the art history of the city. Emphasis is on architecture,
painting, sculpture, and museum collections. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: The fundamentals of representation and
pictorial composition with emphasis on the use of line, mass,
shape, value, and space organization. Students complete both
drawing and painting projects. Field trip required. Transfer: CSU,
UC.

Description: An intermediate level drawing course in
which students build on skills and knowledge learned in Drawing I.
A wide range of media is used including brush and ink, and pastel
or oil pastel. Emphasis is on developing the expressive
possibilities of drawing. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: Drawing from the live model emphasizing
underlying structure of the human body and the expressive use of
drawing media. Portraiture is covered as it relates to individual
characterization and expression. ART 201 or 204 are recommended.
Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: Drawing the human figure from life. Basic
concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture,
value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy.
Various media are used including charcoal and graphite. Transfer:
CSU, UC.

Description: Techniques and principles of drawing for
animation including 2pt perspective, gesture, basic structural
human anatomy, and sequential drawing. Emphasis on the use of line
to convey form and action. Transfer: CSU.

Description: This is a fundamental art course, which
approaches color from artistic, scientific, and expressive
perspectives. Through studio practice, and supported by slide
lectures, demonstrations, and critiques, students are introduced to
the major theories of color, as well as the practical skills of
using color in art and design. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: Introductory painting course in which
students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on
handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and
representation. ART 201 or 204 are recommended. Transfer: CSU,
UC.

Description: In this oil painting course, students paint
the landscape directly on location. The class meets at various
locations on the Peninsula to work from nature. Emphasis is on the
study of composition, color, and light while working quickly and
directly. Students must provide their own transportation. Transfer:
CSU, UC.

Description: A cultural and historic survey of the art
and architecture of Rome: the Etruscans, Republican and Imperial
Rome, Early Christian and Medieval periods, Renaissance and Baroque
Rome. This course includes a discussion of the historic figures,
and the political and religious ideologies which shaped the art
history of the city. Emphasis is on architecture, sculpture,
painting, and mosaics Transfer: CSU: C1, UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: An introductory studio course in the
fundamentals of art and design. Students use a variety of art media
in creating work that explores the use of the basic elements of two
dimensional art including line, shape, value, color, space,
texture, and pattern. Transfer: CSU, UC (See 14-15 catalog for CSU
GE applicability).

Description: Introduces the practical skills and
theoretical background necessary for working in museums and
galleries. Students plan, curate, design, install, maintain, and
publicize exhibits on campus. Topics include: selection of
artworks, writing of exhibition text, design and preparation of
exhibits (matting and framing, props, installation and lighting),
publicity, gallery security and maintenance, and care of
collections are covered as will criticism, and historical &
social context of museums & galleries. Students attend field
trips to galleries, museums, and art studios in the Bay Area and
create virtual exhibits. Transfer: CSU.

Description: An introduction to the theories and
applications of three-dimensional art and design. Students create
studio projects using a variety of tools, techniques, and mediums
which may include wire, paper, cardboard, clay, wood, and other
materials at the instructor's discretion. Concepts are introduced
and clarified through instructor lectures and demonstrations.
Three-dimensional design is a core foundational course required in
many art majors. Field trips may be included. Transfer: CSU: C1,
UC. (IGETC: 3A)

Description: Learn valuable photographic skills
transferable to the digital world. For students with little
photographic experience up to low intermediate photographers.
Students learn to print their own black and white film. Students
must supply their own 35mm film and paper. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: Designed for students who are interested in
furthering their knowledge via self-paced, individualized
instruction provided in selected areas or directed study to be
arranged with instructor and approved by the division dean using
the Independent Study Form. Varying modes of instruction can be
used -- laboratory, research, skill development, etc. For each unit
earned, students are required to devote three hours per week
throughout the semester. Students may take only one Independent
Study course within a given discipline. Transfer: CSU.